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Why We Run: In Honor of Ben Cote
Sep, 22, 2017 by : Sharon Marston in :September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. This is from Ben’s father, Steve, running on Jack’s Team NYC: “A 108% Heartfelt Thanks … I would like…
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Why We Run: Terry (JMT 2015)
May, 03, 2019 by : Sharon Marston in :This year I will run my twelfth Chicago Marathon, and my third for Jack’s team. As most of you know, in May of 2007, I…
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Honorable Michael Czaja
Jul, 30, 2017 by : Sharon Marston in :The Honorable Michael F. Czaja, of Chicago, passed away Monday, July 24, 2017 after fighting a long battle with lymphoma. Michael loyally served the city…
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Why We Run: Sam (JMT-NYC 2017)
Jul, 24, 2017 by : Sharon Marston in :Well, 2017 marks a half century of existence on this planet for me. In thinking of a meaningful way to celebrate and validate my existence,…
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Why We Run: Amanda (JMT-MCM 2017)
May, 09, 2017 by : Sharon Marston in :Marine Corps Marathon For Papa …As many of you may know, my Papa lost a courageous battle with melanoma in September of 2012. Louis “Red”…
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Why We Run: Melissa (2017JMT-NYC)
Mar, 21, 2017 by : Sharon Marston in :Jack’s Marathon Team – NYC2017: Melissa Megias story … I’ve chosen Jack’s Fund for a very personal reason. In 2012, my journey with Melanoma began and my focus on…
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Cheerleading and the dangerous tanning culture
Mar, 31, 2017 by : Sharon Marston in :Many college and professional teams have strict appearance rules for cheerleaders, including that they must maintain a tanned look. Some teams even have their own…
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2017 Chicago Marathon.
Nov, 28, 2016 by : Sharon Marston in :Guarantee your entry! Application window closes Tuesday at noon. Click button to learn more about running for Jack’s Marathon Team and the fight against melanoma.…
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Tyler G. Gardner
Apr, 10, 2017 by : Sharon Marston in :MARENGO – Tyler G. Gardner, 16, passed away Friday morning, April 7, 2017, at JourneyCare Hospice in Woodstock. He was born August 18, 2000,…